Interior Minister Rehman Malik — Photo by APP

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik on Wednesday said Pakistan attached great importance to its ties with Oman and efforts would be made to further enhance and broaden bilateral cooperation in all areas of common interest.

The Minister said this upon his arrival at Muscat Airport where Deputy Minister for Interior of Oman, Syed Muhammad Bin Sultan and other senior officials received the distinguished guest.

During his day-long visit, Rehman Malik would hold talks with his Omanese counterpart to discuss issues relating to mutual interest and of Pakistani prisoners in Oman.

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